


What CASP Does
CASP is dedicated to welcoming and supporting asylum seekers in Southern Vermont, ensuring they have access to safety, stability, and the resources needed to rebuild their lives.
We assist individuals in applying for work permits, provide trainings to educate and inform, and navigating the asylum process.
This workshop video educates the community on immigration under the new administration, supporting asylum seekers and helping people understand and navigate risks.
There are two types of asylum, defensive and affirmative. The affirmative asylum process is before USCIS, and the defensive process is before the immigration court.
Learn more about the asylum process today!
4 Ways to Support CASP Today!
Supporting the Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP) means standing alongside families as they rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and access to essential resources. Through compassionate community support, CASP empowers asylum seekers to transition from crisis to independence and long-term success.
Community support is the foundation of CASP’s ability to serve asylum-seeking families with housing assistance, resources, and advocacy. Ready to turn compassion into action?
Join our mission and learn how to help today!
We need you! CASP is always seeking dedicated volunteers to help support our clients. Provide rides to appointments, interpretation services, host families, or orient new clients to local resources.
Email us today or sign up through our volunteer form !
CASP is largely supported by individual donations from community members like you. Your generosity enables us to continue providing essential support to new and current clients. Become a sustaining or one-time donor to help us maintain our vital services.
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Looking for an internship or career opportunity in social services or communications? We're often looking for passionate individuals to join our mission! Check out our website for current job opening and internship opportunities.
Available positions will be posted on this link!
Click the link to complete the form to express your interest in future internship and career opportunities. We will reach out as opportunities become available.
The Heart of CASP
Voices Like Willow’s
Continue to Shape Our Community
"I know that I want to build bridges and not walls. I want diversity in my community. I want all my community members to be held in a shining net of mutual care and aid. I wish to live in a community where people migrating from somewhere else are welcomed with generosity, respectful curiosity, empathy, and openness. I believe we have enough space and resources to accommodate each other."
Willow’s Words Reflect the Heart of Our Mission
You can help carry on the legacy of care and welcome she expressed.
Latest News & Upcoming Events
Upcoming “Know Your Rights” Training
CASP would like to share an upcoming "Know Your Rights" training opportunity hosted by the American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont (ACLU). The training will take place on April 9th, 2026 at 6:00 PM. During this session, participants will learn about their constitutional rights and responsibilities when interacting with law enforcement, as well as important...Continue reading→
Latest News on USCIS
Unfortunately, we also have some upsetting news to share regarding regulatory changes proposed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). These proposed rules would stop the issuance of work permits for asylum seekers until the average asylum application processing time drops to 180 days or less. They would also extend the time before an...Continue reading→
Meet CASP’s New Case Manager!
We are excited to welcome Julie Morse to the CASP team as our new Case Manager. Julie brings a diverse and impactful background, having worked as a freelance journalist in Mexico and California, where she covered critical issues such as immigration and public health. She has also served as a bilingual crisis hotline counselor for...Continue reading→
Thank You To Putney School For Their Support!
Last Spring, The Putney School held a Charitable Work Day Program that benefited CASP. Below is an excerpt from the letter the school sent along with the donation, describing their fundraiser. " Around 12 years ago, a Putney School student had the idea to organize a community service day that was a win-win-win scenario. Putney...Continue reading→
Get In Touch With CASP
Volunteer
Join our team at CASP full of dedicated volunteers. We need interpreters, drivers, mentors, and helping hands.
Donate
Your donation directly supports emergency housing, legal fees, and basic needs for asylum seekers.
Resources
Please click the button below for a list of social services and legal resources.
Get Help
If you've checked out our Resources page and still have questions, please contact us.
